Through the gift of Spirit
Let us each believe
A practice of Thanksgiving
For us to receive
Please extend the gift
Of hospitality
Welcoming whatever
Our great God sends to me
When stress comes to visit
Embrace here with peace
Give it to our Lord
Free to be released
Offer of Thanksgiving
Of time and talents share
To each blessed soul
For gifts that they prepare
And for those complaining
Not what they deserve
A helping of forgiveness
Mercy may they be served
With each soul encountered
You love them through and through
Unconditionally
Help me to love them too
Nurturing our being
With each fork we raise
May it come with words
Of offering God praise
A stack of dirty dishes
Be my chance to bless
A gift to those I love
With a moments rest
To feast on gratefulness
Consuming now right here
To reap the fruit of joy
In blessings everywhere